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Cuban Sandwich

35m ready

4 sandwiches Traditionally made with a sandwich press, you can achieve the same effect with two heavy skillets. Crusty bread with a soft inside is best…

Cold Soba Noodles

25m ready

4 servings This is the classic way to eat buckwheat noodles—chilled but accompanied by hot and spicy condiments, creating an appealing contrast. If…

Pan Bagnat (Provençal Pressed Tuna Sandwich)

1h ready

4 servings This is like a Niçoise salad in sandwich form. Our take is a little unconventional with the addition of roasted eggplant, but you can leave it…

Easy Croque Monsieur

43m ready

A classic French ham and cheese sandwich with a creamy Mornay sauce, baked until bubbly and golden brown.

Sub Or Hero Sandwich

50m ready

4 sandwiches The sub, short for submarine—also known as a hero, bomber, grinder, wedge, zep, or hoagie—is essentially a long, wide roll filled with deli…

Egg Salad

15m ready

4 servings Egg salad is extremely versatile. Add herbs, olives, capers, anchovies, or pickled peppers. If desired, leave out the mayonnaise and add the…

Tortas

30m ready

4 tortas For a vegetarian torta, omit the meat and bulk up the sandwich with more of the other ingredients or use Scrambled Eggs or a vegetarian meat…

Curried Chicken Salad Wraps

10m ready

A quick and easy wrap filled with curried chicken salad, mixed greens, and crunchy almonds. Perfect for a light lunch or picnic.

Croque Madame Californienne

45m ready

A lighter version of the classic French baked sandwich, featuring fresh tomatoes, basil, and Gruyère cheese. Perfect for summer with a side salad or as an…

Kimchi Fried Rice

30m ready

4 servings Topping this spicy, smoky dish with the optional fried eggs makes it an exemplary breakfast or lunch.

Chicken Salad BLT

20m ready

A hearty sandwich combining chicken salad with BLT elements, featuring shredded rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted bread.

Vegan “Egg” Salad

1h 15m ready

4 servings This tofu-based salad is excellent on a sandwich or served atop Broiled Tomatoes.

Monte Cristo

14m ready

2 servings This sandwich is sometimes pan-fried, sometimes deep-fried, and sometimes served as a double decker. Regardless of the preparation, it is…

Reuben Sandwich

25m ready

4 sandwiches While this sandwich conjures images of New York delis, it was actually invented by the son of a hotelier in Omaha, Nebraska. For a Rachel…

Paleo Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps

15m ready

A paleo-friendly egg salad made with mashed avocado and hard-boiled eggs, served in lettuce cups and topped with bacon.

Paleo BLT Chicken Salad

25m ready

A paleo-friendly chicken salad with crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, and green onions, served in lettuce wraps.

Greek Chicken Salad

10m ready

A quick and easy chicken salad with celery and grapes, dressed in a creamy Greek-seasoned mayonnaise.

Avocado Chicken Salad

15m ready

A fresh and creamy chicken salad made with ripe avocados, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or served on toast.

Montreal Steamie

10m ready

A classic Montreal-style steamed hot dog with an all-beef frank, yellow mustard, chopped onions, and sauerkraut on a steamed bun.

B.o.l.t. (Bacon, Fried Oysters, Lettuce & Tomato)

25m ready

A decadent sandwich with crispy bacon, fried oysters, lettuce, and tomato on toasted brioche, topped with rémoulade and pepper jelly.

Texas Hot Dog

15m ready

A Texas-style hot dog featuring a deep-fried beef and pork hot dog in a steamed bun, topped with spicy yellow mustard, Greek sauce, and diced white onions.

Prince William Prawn Summer Rolls

45m ready

Fresh summer rolls filled with spot prawns, rice noodles, and crisp vegetables, wrapped in rice paper and served with peanut sauce. A refreshing dish…

Grilled Shrimp Po’boys

27m ready

Grilled shrimp po'boys with Creole mayonnaise, tomatoes, and lettuce on hoagie rolls. A New Orleans classic with a char-grilled twist.

Oil & Vinegar Chicken Cutlet Sandwiches

20m ready

Quick chicken cutlet sandwiches with wilted spinach and quick-pickled red onion on toasted baguette. Ready in 20 minutes.

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